Ten Thousand Dollar Cash Value Prize Puzzle
A public notice announces a ten thousand dollar cash value prize puzzle. Details outline eligibility and submission process for contestants, with emphasis on accurate entry and official deadlines.
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
10
A public notice announces a ten thousand dollar cash value prize puzzle. Details outline eligibility and submission process for contestants, with emphasis on accurate entry and official deadlines.
At the Ohio master bakers convention in Cincinnati, Henry Fricke proposed forming a State Board of Examiners to educate apprentices and journeymen bakers. A committee including A. L. Stubbs and Hector Urquhart was appointed to draft a report for the next gathering. Fricke urged removing Sunday and night work to attract youths to the trade.
The eight prize colored ball players from the House of Refuge, led by Director Hary Manss, lost 13 to 10 to a white team captained by Stewart Manss. The match for a silver loving cup was watched by city officials including Mayor Markbreit. August Herrmann officiated, James Keenan umpired, with a Refuge band concert and calisthenic drill preceding the game.
An army of hoboes driven from Cleveland reached Cincinnati and filled Garfield Park. Officers Palmer Fricke and Rabe arrested nineteen men many from Cleveland while four listed Cincinnati as home. Judge Lueders ordered all men out of town and the order will be enforced.
Prolong Life in hundreds of cases Miles Heart Cure has prolonged life after hope was abandoned. It strengthens the heart nerves and muscles and increases heart action. W. H. Soule of Portland Missouri reports recovery after a severe spell and credits the remedy. First bottle failures are refunded by Miles Medical Co.
President Clark of Union Central Life and attorney Ramsey faced State Insurance Commissioner Lemert in Columbus over a $400,000 treasury stock allotment. Clark says only $100,000 was issued since 1867 and the rest has been treasury stock. California and North Dakota threaten licenses, so the company plans a pro rata stock dividend from surplus to capital with no cash outlay. The action was reported to the Ohio Superintendent and is under state inquiry.
Thousands of Cincinnati street car workers and families enjoyed the annual outing at Chester Park hosted by the Street Railway Employees Mutual Protective Association. Willard Lowenstein won the 100 yard race while Will scher Froecher claimed the fat man event. Congressman Longworth praised the crew and teased Cincinnati’s claim to have the next president. Fireworks closed the day with a standout show and a car of burning color.
Superintendent Monce of St Bernard public schools said Clifford Daley, 8, drowned in a village canal while trying to save classmates. Daley, a public school pupil not at St Clement's parish, was praised as one of the best boys in his class and died a hero.
Police seek William Bradley after he vanished days after opening a poultry store at 721 West Court. He advertised produce above market price then sold below retail, and detectives lost track of him. Authorities warn merchants and note alleged mail usage.
Must sign roll today as 300 plus pupils seek advancement. John Bursk, Oyler school teacher, joins staff and will lead part of the eighth grade work.
J Weld Peck secretary of the Taft Notification Day Committee reports plans and estimates over 200 people will attend a meeting at Hotel Linton tonight. Charles B Lewis Thomas P Egan and General Michael Ryan will represent the Chamber of Commerce urging the National Republican Committee locate here. The subcommittee report is pending and the convention hall may be used if needed. The meeting starts promptly at 8 o clock.
The Common Pleas Court hearing tied to Hyde Park liquor charges was postponed as the attorneys also represent both sides in a parallel search and seizure case. Saloon keeper Charles Metzger faces charges for operating a saloon in a dry area, with whisky seized and stored in Home City Town Hall. Mayor Kumming will set a new trial date after the Hyde Park matter is resolved.
Astronomers plan to view a sun eclipse announced by the Commercial Tribune for Sunday morning between 8 30 and noon. Jermain G Porter of Cincinnati University prepared observations as Mercury Venus Mars Neptune and Jupiter align later in the evening. The ring of light around the sun will be visible nationwide with Arcturus also observed as it moves toward Earth at about 300000 miles per second.
The Rev Robert Watson was formally installed as pastor of the merged Presbyterian church. Services will be held in the First Presbyterian Church building on East Fourth Street, with dissident congregants challenging the union in civil court. Clergy from Cincinnati Presbytery and McCormick Seminary preached and led prayers.
Michael Grayen 48 of 938 Hopkins Street fell from a freight car at Mill Street when bumped by an engine and was taken to City Hospital with serious injuries. Albert Trunell 63 of Milford Ohio was dumped to the street at Fifth and Main while alighting from a car and was bruised and hospitalized. Charles Strassel 32 of Spring Grove and Queen City Avenues was found with head wounds at Vine and Green Streets and said he had been struck by a car. he was hospitalized.
E M Sheffey confessed in Police Court to robbing several sleepers in Eden Park Tuesday night. Victims include William Von Reiser who was beaten and robbed of coat shoes and a ring. A razor was found. he received six months in the Workhouse for concealed weapons and thirty days plus $200 fine for robbery.
Travel notice offers escorted all expense tours to Yellowstone, Yosemite, California, Utah and Colorado. Departing Chicago on specific July and August dates, arranged by the Tourist Department, Union Pacific and Northwestern Line. Inquiries to S A Hutchison manager 212 Clark street Chicago Ill.
The June 28 Illustrated Magazine promises two full page pictures focusing on youth and beauty. It features the third prize Beauty Contest winner and a page of smiling faces on page 6. The Sunday Commercial Tribune offers the free magazine with stories jokes and anecdotes in upcoming issues.
Cincinnati residents prepare for a major observance marking the 25th anniversary of the Hebrew Union College, with the first graduating class of 1883 and a large list of alumni invited. The event includes a Sunday afternoon program at Avondale Temple, a Cincinnati Club banquet, and a prelude commencement at Flum Street Temple.
Mayor Markbreit told a Greater Park League committee that if a park commission is created by fall election results he will accept suggestions for appointments. The league backs Architekt George Kessler's park plan. petitions seek voter approval with ~5,000 signatures likely to appear. If formed, the Mayor will appoint three board members.
Earle W. Bryan aged 22 a marine engineer of 2067 Eastern avenue and Miss Hazel Irene Walker aged 20 of 732 Burns avenue Hartwell will marry in Trinity Episcopal Church Hartwell next Thursday at 8 pm. Bryan noted as one of the country’s youngest marine engineers will honeymoon on the Great Lakes after the ceremony.
The Service Board settled bid tangles by assigning asphalt work to Warren Bros Co as low bidder for both jobs. City Engineer Landmaker noted lack of local plant, so Warren Bros will pave Fairfield Avenue 1,785 feet.
Entertainment notes list the Trillers, Goolmans, Seymour and Dupre, and Kronemann Bros performing daily at 3:30 and 8:30. Dining options include the club house or Bower. Bathing Beach features filtered water and evolving attractions.
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